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V566 SOT

2000 Reliant Robin

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,091 mi
Last recorded73,091 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Reliant Robin37,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 SOT
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,091 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,013 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 64,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 58,864 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 483,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 46,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,101 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank corroding

suspect fuel tank may have slight leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,807 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,821 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,811 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,488 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear fog lamp inop

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,429 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,389 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,348 miles

engine poor idle

steering track rod ends rubbers split

surface corrosion brake pipes

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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V566 SOT is a 2000 Reliant Robin in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V566 SOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 26 years old, this Reliant Robin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V566 SOT is a 2000 Reliant Robin, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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